The Darryl Chappell Foundation is thrilled to fund Harlan’s artistic journey, providing a $5,000 stipend and access to a Darryl Chappell Foundation mentor. This is Light Work’s fourth year in partnership with the foundation.

Harlan Bozeman is an artist and educator based in Central Arkansas. His research-driven practice focuses on confronting the erasure of Black legacies and how this exploration influences one’s personhood. His previous work centers on Gullah Sea Islands communities—specifically Wadmalaw Island, where his family is from—and the narratives that serve to prolong their cultural significance. A graduate of the University of Arkansas, Bozeman earned an MFA in studio art, and went to DePaul University in Chicago where he received a BA in journalism. He recently attended the Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture and is a 2024 CatchLight Global fellow. His work has been featured in the Atlantic, British Journal of Photography, Der Grief, New York Times, and the Wall Street Journal.

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